Since June 2020, Ramblers require us to complete a risk assessment for every walk.
You can download the template for this as either a PDF or Word doc from Assemble (the Ramblers volunteer site) once you’re registered as a walk leader.
The Ramblers template is a tool to help you plan and lead group walks safely. Use it to assess whether your walk is safe to go ahead. It includes suggestions for ways to control the risks. The important thing is to identify potential hazards and note any actions you will take to reduce the risk.
It’s important to carry out a risk assessment before your walk takes place. You should start filling it out when planning your walk, and update it with any extra hazards that you notice on your recce. Although we advise doing a recce, it’s not compulsory.
You do not need to tick every box.